God's economy vs Deputy authority

[Freedom]

Originally Posted by Terry

That sums up until 2000, how Lee was generally viewed by co-workers, elders, and deacons.
I do not know if it has eve happened, but something I have considered what if you're a skilled carpenter, electrician, etc working on a LSM project and one of the so-called deputy authorities is telling you how to do perform your skill. The so-called deputy authorities' way is considered right even if it is folly.

I participated in a number of LC "services" over the years, and I frequently noticed the tendency among leaders to micromanage. Simple tasks always seemed to become complicated. I remember this one time, I was either dusting or wiping off counters, and come to find out, I was doing it all wrong. Opps, my bad. Needless to say, the only thing that was accomplished is that I felt resentful towards the person who wanted to make it obvious that I was doing something simple completely wrong. The sad part is, anyone who tries to stand their ground might be accused of not being able to "take the cross". LC leaders think their nitpicking is all with the goal to "perfect".

As time when on, I became less inclined to participate in any services for that reason. No one wants to be micromanaged, and whether anyone realizes it or not, many LCers do react to being micromanaged. Usually that reaction comes by way of disappearing, or choosing not to participate in certain activities. LC leaders always wonder why every one has become so "passive" with participating in such services. The reasons are right in front of them. Leaders, however, follow the example of a man named Witness Lee, who thought his way was always the best. It doesn't matter what skill or capabilities anyone had, he knew better. So-called natural abilities meant nothing. Leaders follow in his footsteps. Maybe it's because they don't want to be eclipsed by someone who can actually do something better than they can.